Kano State Government has postponed the resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. A statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kir, quoted the Commissioner of Education on Alhaji Umar Haruna Dog,uwa, explaining that the decision to postpone the resumption date is compelled by some urgent reasons. http://Kano Gov’t Takes Action Against Excessive Fees in Private Schools Umar Doguwa pointed out that another day for the school’s resumption would soon be announced by the ministry. “ I wish to inform pupils, students and parents…
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The attention of the NNPC Ltd has been drawn to a press release by The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, which claims that the Dangote Refinery Limited (DRL) is being undermined by actions of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). Specifically, MURIC Asserts that recent changes to the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) will prevent the Dangote Refinery from offering lower Prices and that NNPC Ltd has become the sole offtaker of all products From the refinery. To set the records straight, NNPC Ltd wishes to further state as follows: The pricing of petroleum products from any…
Kano, Nigeria – The Kano chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has inaugurated a new team of executives, led by Chairperson Bahijja Malam Kabara, a seasoned journalist from the Kano State Ministry of Information. In her Inaugural speech, Kabara pledged to prioritize the professional development of women journalists, promote gender equity in media representation, and foster partnerships with the government to improve the welfare of women and children. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by top officials from NAWOJ and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), including Aisha K. Burra, National President of NAWOJ, and Abdulrazaq Bello Kaura,…
Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has proceeded on an indefinite leave of absence. Ngelale said the decision was taken after significant consultations with his family over the past days as a “vexatious medical situation had worsened. Text On Friday, I submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family. While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision…
The Kano State Government says it has taken a significant step towards enhancing the gene pool of wild animals at the Kano Zoological Garden. According to Sadik Kura Muhammad, Managing Director of the Kano Zoological Garden and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA), the garden has recently received a new stock of wild animals. According to him, the new additions include crocodiles from the Lake Chad basin, warthogs, cats, jackals, and beacons. “This move is aimed at promoting gene pool breeding and conservation efforts” Conservator Kura pointed out that KAZOWMA has also reviewed the feeding protocol for the animals to ensure their…
The Kantin Kwari Market Traders Association in Kano has been thrown into chaos after its Chairman, Ambassador Ishaq Alqassim Tatari was suspended by some of the executive members. The suspension was announced on Thursday by the association’s Public Relations Officer 1 Saifullahi Lawan Ahmad. According to Ahmad, the suspension was necessitated by several allegations against Alqassim, including, running the association single-handedly without consulting executive members. “Selling projects and stalls meant for the association” “Using his personal bank account to manage the association’s funds, resulting in a lack of transparency and accountability” However, Tatari has vehemently denied the allegations, describing them…
Khadijah Aliyu In a bid to protect parents from exploitation, the Kano State Government has prohibited private and voluntary schools from arbitrarily increasing fees and forcing parents to purchase materials directly from the schools. According to Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar, Executive Secretary of the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board, KSPVIB some schools have been taking advantage of parents through hidden charges and exorbitant fees. He said to address this issue, the board has introduced new guidelines. “Schools must convene a Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) meeting to discuss any fee increments” The executive secretary maintained that, the school must then…
The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a supplementary budget of N99.2 billion into law, increasing the state’s budget from N437.3 billion to N536.5 billion. The bill was introduced on August 26, 2024, at the request of Governor Abba Yusuf. During the plenary session the bill was considered in the committee of the whole house and third reading by the clerk, Alhaji Bashir Diso, before being passed into law by the speaker, Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore. According to the chairman of the house committee on appropriation, Aminu Sa’adu Ungoggo the supplementary budget will cover essential expenses, including the upcoming…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has stated that foreign exchange (forex) illiquidity has been a significant factor influencing the fluctuation in prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which are governed by unrestricted free market forces, as provided for in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Speaking on TVC News’ “Journalists’ Hangout” show on Thursday, the Executive Vice President of Downstream, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Adedapo Segun explained that the current fuel scarcity was expected to “subside in a few days as more stations recalibrate and begin selling PMS.” He said Section 205 of the PIA, which established NNPC Ltd,…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the death toll from the building collapse in Noman’s Land Quarters, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano, has increased to three. Two people were injured in the incident. NEMA Coordinator, Dr. Nuraddeen Abdullahi, confirmed that four people were initially rescued, including a husband, wife, and two children. He said two children were pronounced dead, while the couple was taken to the hospital for treatment. “A third body was later recovered from the rubble, and efforts are still underway to rescue one remaining trapped victim, a girl who may have fallen into nearby water”…